Husband update

[judiz]

The insurance company decided he was ready for a day program without considering that there are no day programs in our area that specialize in his illness. So he is still at the hospital in Boston but we have to pay a nighttime fee while he does their day program. Luckily we qualified for discounted fee.

The hospital wants to discharge him altogether next week to outpatient care at home but my husband, my father in law and myself do not feel he is ready. I have a phone conference tomorrow with the social worker to discuss this. We already figured out how to budget our money if we have to pay the remainder of the stay out of pocket. Ideally my father in law and I would like him to stay until the end of June which would be 90 days at this hospital. My husband hopes to be able to come home in the middle of June.

On the positive, he was encouraged to rent a car and has started driving again, he finds he is able to concentrate on driving and enjoys the extra freedom it gives him.

 

[attyfan]

Glad to hear that there is some progress ... will continue to pray for you.

 

[Japanfan]

Fabulous that your husband is driving again Judiz. Being behind the wheel of a car is not always comfortable for people with anxiety issues.

And your husband is fortunate to have the support of you and your dad, including financial support if needed. Though as a Canadian with government healthcare insurance, I find it a bit difficult to reconcile that you're having to pay for his care, which is so clearly needed.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Thanks for the update. . I have been worried you and hoping things were going well.

 

[Really]

It's good to know your husband is making progress. Hang on to those nuggets!

 

[skatesindreams]

I'm glad for his progress.
How are you doing, judiz?

 

[Garden Kitty]

Is there any opportunity for you to appeal the insurance decision? I know you're dealing with more urgent matters currently, but it may be worth trying to explore if you have options to contest the decision, especially since I'm sure even the discounted charges are significant.

But very glad to hear he's making progress and I hope things continue to improve!

 

[agalisgv]

The insurance company decided he was ready for a day program without considering that there are no day programs in our area that specialize in his illness.

Have y'all thought about moving to a location that has services that specialize in his condition? That might make ongoing treatment and support much easier.

 

[Spun Silver]

I hope the hospital will let him stay. It sounds like it's been a good place for him and those are hard to find. I thought hospitals were desperate to fill beds? That's great about the driving - seems like a sign of big progress.

Hope you are holding yourself together too.

 

[judiz]

Meeting with social worker did not go as hoped, discharge is scheduled for Saturday, June 4th

 

[judiz]

I hope the hospital will let him stay. It sounds like it's been a good place for him and those are hard to find. I thought hospitals were desperate to fill beds? That's great about the driving - seems like a sign of big progress.

Hope you are holding yourself together too.

This particular hospital has a 3 month wait list

 

[Spun Silver]

Oh, darn. Well, good luck!!!

 

[attyfan]

Sorry to hear this.

 

[skatesindreams]

Meeting with social worker did not go as hoped,

I'm sorry.
The people who have to deal with the consequences of their decision, should be part of the process of determining when he is ready to be released.

 

[Buzz]

I hope everything turns out alright @judiz. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your husband.

 

[paskatefan]

Thanks for the update, judiz. It must be bittersweet - some positive steps, some detours. I hope it ALL ultimately works in your favor!

 

[LilJen]

Yikes. Praying things will go unexpectedly well, and that at least you can have the support systems you need in place by the 4th.

 

[AxelAnnie]

The 4th is my grandsons birthday. Only good things happen on that day! I'll be hoping it is a start for you.

 

[judiz]

Leaving early tomorrow morning to pick my husband up in Boston, fingers crossed, wish us luck!

 

[Japanfan]

Hope it goes well for you and your husband, Judiz. Is your husband well enough to be happy he's going home?

 

[Spun Silver]

All the best to you, judiz. I hope things at home will be better for both of you and that you are able to find the right outpatient program for him.

 

[Vash01]

Best wishes to both of you, Judiz.

 

[judiz]

Hope it goes well for you and your husband, Judiz. Is your husband well enough to be happy he's going home?

it's a positive sign that he's looking forward to it.

 

[Buzz]

Best of luck to you and your husband @judiz

 

[paskatefan]

All the best to both of you!

 

[skatesindreams]

I'll be thinking of both of you.
Keep us posted.

 

[judiz]

Nine months and three hospitalizations and he is finally home! Thank you all for your support and encouragement.

 

[Aceon6]

Nine months and three hospitalizations and he is finally home! Thank you all for your support and encouragement.

Hang in there!

 

[AxelAnnie]

Good luck